Troubleshooting - AirSep Focus Portable Patient Manual

Troubleshooting

The Focus product is designed for years of trouble-free use.
If your Focus Portable Oxygen C oncentrator fails to operate properly, refer to the chart on the following pages for possible
causes and solutions and, if needed, consult your Equipment Provider.
Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below.
Problem
Alarm condition,
Intermittent: Beep, beep
(Amber) light illuminates simultaneously
and Focus shuts down.
Alarm condition,
Intermittent: Beep, beep, beep
and the (Amber) alarm light illuminates
simultaneously.
Unit does not start on battery power, although the
battery indicates a charge.
Delay in recharging battery.
MN170-1 rev A 03/11
Probable Cause
Battery voltage is too low to operate the
unit.
Focus
Breathing rate has exceeded the capacity
of the unit.
Focus
Battery may be hot too or cold if left
outdoors such as in an automobile.
Battery exceeds charging temperature.
Solution
Connect to DC or an AC outlet immediately.
Reduce activity, and then turn unit off and back on
again to reset unit. If necessary, change to another
source of oxygen as available and contact your
Equipment Provider.
Allow the battery to reach normal operating
temperature, which may take several minutes if
exposed to temperature extremes. Temporarily
connect your AC or DC power supply to the unit's
power inlet and power source, as needed.
Unit may be operated; however, charging may not
resume until battery temperature is reduced.
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